2019-2020 BCSC , Section 10: Glaucoma

Pages: 261, Specialty: Ophthalmology, Publisher: AAO Eurospan, Publication Year: 2019, Cover: Paperback Enhanced with eight surgical videos. Provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology and the social and economic impacts of the disease; hereditary and genetic factors; intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics; and clinical evaluation and surgical therapy. The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described in terms of efficacy, mechanism of action and safety. Contains numerous images illustrating disease entities and surgical techniques. Enhanced with eight surgical videos. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos. Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to: - Identify the epidemiologic features of glaucoma, including the social and economic